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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.81, 1,476.20 and 597.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.81, 1,476.20 and 597.74 is: 824.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.81 : 1,476.20 = 597.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.81/1,476.20 = 597.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.81x = 1,476.20 × 597.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.81x = 882,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,376.41/1,069.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.80

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